While you are researching Forklifts in and around Cambridgeshire it is worth knowing that that most forklift dealers profit from servicing their equipment rather than sales. Most reputable forklift dealers will have a service vehicle you can use while your machine is out of action and can usually repair your forklift on your site.

If you are investigating Forklifts in and around Cambridgeshire it may help to be aware that if you only need to offload goods once a week, move them into a warehouse or storage area; set them on the ground; break down the pallets and position the goods where needed then an inexpensive used or second-hand forklift will probably be more than adequate.

When looking for Forklifts in and around Cambridgeshire you will need to purchase a forklift that can handle the heaviest load you deal with irrespective of how infrequently that load weight occurs.

Whilst looking for Forklifts in and around Cambridgeshire you may be interested to know that a manufacturing company was fined £30,000 when a young employee was pinned against a wall and killed instantly. In this case a forklift truck was unloading a lorry in a narrow road when an oncoming vehicle forced it to reverse quickly to get out of its way. The forklift truck driver did not see the other employee who was leaving the building behind him and he reversed straight into him.

When searching for Forklifts in and around Cambridgeshire remember that the forklift you buy has to fit your requirement. A standard mast will normally lift to around 3m (10ft), which is fine for offloading goods and moving them around a yard but won’t necessarily work if you have higher shelving or racking.